Inland river, import, and export terminals rely heavily on railcars and barges to facilitate the movement of goods to end users. Yet, operational planning for rail and barge traffic often happens in
In this episode of Marine Log‘s Listen Up! podcast, we’re joined by Mitch Melton, head of business development at OpenTug, an AI native marine commercial and logistics software platform. Mitch brings a
OpenTug, the marine logistics platform set up to connect freight with barges and terminals nationwide, has announced Signal Optimization, a new BargeOS capability designed to help marine logistics teams plan demand by
A panel at Marine Log‘s upcoming Tugs, Towboats & Barge (TTB) 2026 conference entilted “AI on the River: Where Automation Is Actually Paying Off Today” will take a practical, real-world look at
Yesterday, OpenTug, a maritime logistics software platform, announced a $2.2 million strategic investment led by TMV, an early-stage venture firm investing in the world’s leading entrepreneurs reshaping legacy industries through tech-enabled innovation. This
Sponsored Content: Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug’s BargeOS, the marine logistics platform that optimizes booking, quoting, and tracking for inland and coastal shipments, recently sat down with Marine Log to discuss the company’s AI
OpenTug, the marine logistics platform set up to connect freight with barges and terminals nationwide, has announced a strategic shift in its business priorities from its original marketplace model to the continued
In this Marine Log exclusive interview, we talk to Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug, on the biggest challenges facing commerce on the U.S. inland waterways and what can be done to reduce
OpenTug, the digital shipping startup built to connect freight with barges and terminals nationwide, reports that it has raised an oversubscribed $3.1 million seed round investment. Led by Entrada Ventures, the funds
Accurately and quickly estimating the costs of barge rates can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. To help inland and coastal shippers better understand today’s market, Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug,
